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3. Senior Manager- Marketing and Student Recruitment
Job summary
A leading educational institution in Ras Al Khaimah is seeking a Senior Manager for Marketing and Student Recruitment. This role involves developing and executing marketing strategies, enhancing student enrollment initiatives, and collaborating with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in higher education marketing, a master's degree, and excellent leadership skills. This position offers opportunities for international engagement and travel.
Qualifications
- At least 10 years of experience with higher education institutions in student recruitment.
- 5+ years in a leadership role focused on education marketing.
- Strong understanding of regional and international education landscapes.
Responsibilities
- Design marketing strategies aligned with enrollment targets.
- Lead integrated multi-channel marketing campaigns.
- Manage relationships with schools and community partners.
- Track KPIs and recommend data-driven campaign adjustments.
Skills
Education
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The Senior Manager of Marketing and Student Recruitment is responsible for the strategic development, execution, and continuous refinement of marketing and student recruitment initiatives across all academic programs at the American University of Ras Al Khaimah. This role plays a pivotal part in driving student enrollment growth, enhancing institutional visibility, and positioning AURAK competitively across domestic and international markets.
- Design and implement integrated marketing and student recruitment strategies aligned with institutional enrollment targets.
- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify emerging trends and growth opportunities.
- Develop segmentation strategies to target key demographics, including high‑performing students, international prospects, and scholarship candidates.
- Lead the creation of multi‑channel campaigns (digital, print, experiential) that reflect AURAK’s brand values and academic strengths.
- Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms, including website, social media, email, and print collateral.
- Oversee creative direction, content development, and media planning in collaboration with internal and external partners.
- Build and manage relationships with school principals/counselors, education agents, feeder institutions, and community partners.
- Represent the institution at school visits and recruitment events.
- Drive lead generation, nurturing, and conversion through CRM and automation tools.
- Work closely with academic departments, admissions, student services, and international offices to align messaging and streamline recruitment pipelines.
- Provide strategic input into program positioning, promotional content, and onboarding communications.
- Support cross‑functional initiatives including scholarship promotion, alumni engagement, and influencer partnerships.
- Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) including inquiries, applications, conversion rates, and campaign ROI.
- Recommend data‑driven adjustments to improve campaign effectiveness and enrollment outcomes.
- Master’s degree in marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field (preferred).
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- At least 10 years of experience with higher education institutions, in student recruitment and education marketing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Proven success in campaign execution, lead conversion, and brand development.
- Strong understanding of regional and international education landscapes, particularly within the MENA and South Asia regions.
- Proficiency in CRM systems, marketing automation platforms, and analytics tools.
- Student Lifecycle Awareness
- Strategic planning and execution
- Supervising and managing people
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Familiarity with accreditation standards
- Web & UX Awareness
- Willingness to travel as needed to represent AURAK at recruitment events
- Language proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- Proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing Arabic is an asset.
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